Marjorie
/ˈmɑːrdʒəri/noun
A feminine given name, a medieval English form related to Margaret.
Did you know?Marjorie developed as a medieval variant of Margery, and its spelling was likely influenced partly by the herb name marjoram, creating an accidental botanical echo.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
μαργαρίτης (margarítēs)
“Pearl”
Late Antiquity
Latin
margarita
“Pearl; a personal name derived from the word”
Medieval French
Old French
Marguerite / Margerie
“Margaret; also associated with the pearl”
Middle English
English
Margery / Margerie
“A feminine personal name, the medieval English form of Margaret”
Late Middle English
English
Marjorie
“A variant spelling of Margery, probably influenced by marjoram”
Modern English
English
Marjorie
“A feminine given name”
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